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T240 DRP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

110,388 mi
Last recorded110,388 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 DRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 110,388 miles

Front front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 108,938 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 108,452 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 107,915 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 107,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 106,759 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 105,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,669 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 104,642 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front to flexi hoses covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper lower bush has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,504 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,974 miles

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,471 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,447 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,642 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,086 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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T240 DRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T240 DRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T240 DRP registered?

T240 DRP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T240 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T240 DRP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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